Thursday, 17 December 2015

Around My Home

Jazzy Jack asked where I'd put the big aluminum washtub. Fear not, JJ, I would never abandon it. I dove head first into a dumpster to get it and I love it no matter what strange looks people give me over it.

Here it is, gloriously leaning against a wall, still in the living room.

JJ also asked for a photo of my latest selection of branches. Here they are atop the bookshelf, just as branches should be.

I am not a gregarious Christmas decorator and limit myself to what nature provides and my collection of folk art Santas. Every year Mum provides me with greenery from her bounteous garden and makes a swag for my door with a lovely assortment. She tends to also buy me poinsettias and scented white carnations to add to the greenery.

Here is the swag for this year.

And I thought I would leave you with my new friend Chester the sheep. I don't usually fall victim to cute things but I'm happily a fashion victim with a sheep on my chest.

Thankyou! I do love rusty things. And curly branches are the best. Are they tortured willow?You look great with this haircut and clothing style I must say!Lovely swag :-) (Very Aussie word meaning bundle of wordly goods i.e. Swagman )Xo Jazzy Jack

Yes, Salix Tortuosa. Poor tortured willow. Mum and dad have a huge one on the edge of their garden by the beach. I too love rusty things. Tarnished, worn, a little shabby all appeal to me much more than new and shiny. Perhaps I should repeat that mantra every morning when looking in the mirror! lol xoxoxo